Friends Fellowship Community Inc.

04/21/2026

Last week, our HR team treated employees to a fun afternoon filled with ice cream floats and a lively game of Guess the Gibberish! 🍦🧠

04/21/2026

We’re looking forward to this upcoming event and hope to see you there!

We’ll be sharing information about our monthly Parkinson’s peer and caregiver support group, along with helpful resources from our therapy partner, Healthcare Therapy Services, Inc.

Parkinson’s disease (PD) affects more than movement. It can also impact digestion, nutrition, and daily comfort in ways many people don’t realize.

Join us for a free viewing party for “The Gut-Brain Connection PD Symposium” from 8–11:30 a.m. on Wednesday, April 29 in Lingle Grand Hall, Reid Health, 1100 Reid Parkway in Richmond.

Doors open at 8 a.m. with the online program beginning promptly at 8:30 a.m. Complimentary refreshments will be provided.

People living with PD often experience gastrointestinal (GI) symptoms that can affect daily function, medication effectiveness, nutrition, swallowing safety, and overall quality of life. Emerging research also highlights the gut as a potential factor in brain-related diseases such as PD.

This online symposium offers an accessible, interdisciplinary overview of:
• The gut–brain connection
• The role of the microbiome
• Practical food for health strategies
• A moderated Q&A addressing common challenges

This event is sponsored by the Parkinson's Foundation, Reid Fitness, Rock Steady Boxing, Reid Health Neurology, and Rush University Medical Center.

The symposium is open to individuals living with Parkinson's, their family, friends, and the community.

Attendance is free, but registration is required to help us plan appropriately. To RSVP, contact Victoria Raney at Victoria.Raney@reidhealth.org.

Space is limited. RVSP by Friday, April 24 to attend.

04/21/2026

Celebrating National Volunteer Week! 🌟

At Friends Fellowship Community, we are grateful for the incredible spirit of service shown by our residents. With more than 50 resident volunteers, our community comes together every day to support our mission in meaningful ways.

One of those volunteers is Eugenia Mills, who generously shares her time and talents by photographing our campus and allowing our sales and marketing team to use her beautiful images. Eugenia also serves on the What’s Happening newsletter folding committee, helping prepare our monthly newsletter for distribution.

When asked why she volunteers, Eugenia shared: “I very much enjoy living at FFC, and I love my fellow residents. I believe we should care about each other and help each other as we are able. This is why I volunteer at FFC.”

Thank you, Eugenia, and thank you to all of our amazing volunteers, for making FFC such a special place! 💙

04/20/2026

Celebrating National Volunteer Week! 🌟

At Friends Fellowship Community, our residents generously share their time and talents to make our community thrive. We are proud to have more than 50 resident volunteers supporting our mission in many meaningful ways.

Marilynn Martin is a wonderful example of that commitment. She serves on multiple committees, including the Gift Shop Committee, Environment Committee, New Resident Committee, and Dietary Committee. Marilynn also supports our sales and marketing team by hosting painting classes for prospective residents, helping them experience the creativity and connection that make FFC special.

Marilynn explains why volunteering is important to her: “I’m a Type A personality and have always been very busy. I knew that I couldn’t stop when I moved here and have found so many things to keep me busy.”

Thank you, Marilynn, for your energy and creativity, and thank you to all our volunteers who make FFC such a vibrant community! 💙

04/20/2026

Exercise is a vital part of Parkinson’s disease management, helping maintain balance, mobility, flexibility and overall quality of life. However, finding the optimal workout routine with PD is easier said than done.

💪 This Parkinson’s Awareness Month (and all year long), the Parkinson's Foundation is here to help you Find Real Answers about exercise recommendations, programs and resources you can trust: Parkinson.org/Awareness

04/18/2026

We had a wonderful Easter holiday! 🐣🌷 Our chaplain, Derek Parker, led a meaningful church service, followed by a fun-filled Easter egg hunt for the children of First Friends Church and FFC families. Our residents had a great time filling the Easter eggs and helping make the day extra special. It was a joyful day of faith and fellowship.

04/17/2026

We recently enjoyed a great lunch at Ink & Ale Brewhouse in New Castle!

04/17/2026

Did you see the rainbow on Tuesday evening? Resident Eugenia Mills captured this gorgeous photo of the full rainbow. 🌈

04/15/2026

Stop by and see us today at the First Bank Kuhlman Center from 2:30-4:00pm for the Wayne County Area Chamber of Commerce Hiring & Intern Fair!